Universal Finally Announces the Jurassic World VelociCoaster
2020 keeps getting weirder and weirder. Universal Orlando’s best kept secret has been the roller coaster being quietly built in
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Islands of Adventure
Islands of Adventure
Islands of Adventure opened next door to Universal Studios Florida in 1999, giving guests the chance to explore their way through popular literature as opposed to the movies and television shows at Universal Studios. Marvel Super Hero Island houses two of the most popular thrill rides at Universal – “The Hulk” and “The Amazing Adventures of Spiderman”. However, the busiest section of the park is “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter” which opened in 2010 bringing the works of “Harry Potter” to life through the look and feel of the film franchise. Suess Landing is a must-do for those bringing kids to Islands of Adventure and all those who are still kids at heart.
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Several Universal Orlando Attractions Closing Temporarily
Universal has announced that several of its attractions currently operating will be temporarily closed on August 9. The list includes:
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Review: Green Eggs & Ham is Open and Delicious
Universal usually has a great track record with making the most out of the limited amount of land they possess.
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Dark Arts at Hogwarts Castle Arriving in Time for Halloween
It feels like it’s been forever since Dark Arts at Hogwarts Castle was announced for Universal Parks. The third projection
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Delayed Openings will Occur at Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure
For anyone who has been following the opening weekend of Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure, Universal Orlando’s latest and best
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Review: Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure
Universal has received a lot of flak over the past several years for the new additions to their theme parks.
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New Photos and Details for Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure
We are just weeks away from the grand opening of Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure and Universal has released new
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New Hagrid Animated Figure Revealed
After learning about the magical creatures we’d see on Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure, it seemed like that would be
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Creatures Inside Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure
We are still a couple months away from the grand opening of Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure, but Universal Orlando
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New Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure Details Released
Universal just dropped a ton of new information about Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure that has confirmed many rumors about
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Dark Arts Projection Show Coming to Universal Orlando’s Hogwarts Castle
The home of Harry Potter isn’t just about friendship and Christmastime; the Wizarding World has a darker side, one that
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Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure Opens June 13
Not only do we have a name for the new Wizarding World of Harry Potter attraction coming to Islands of
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Review: Cafe 4 in Marvel Super Hero Island
Marvel Super Hero Island at Islands of Adventure is known for its thrilling attractions like The Incredible Hulk Coaster and
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The Real Issue with Universal’s Screen Attractions
Author: Rob Dodge If you’re a fan of the theme park industry, you’ll certainly know that much of the recent
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The Eighth Voyage of Sindbad is Closing September 15
It was first reported yesterday on the Inside Universal forums that The Eighth Voyage of Sindbad stunt show at Islands
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Review: Wimpy’s Should Be Open Year Round
“I’ll gladly pay you Tuesday for a hamburger today.” – J. Wellington Wimpy Sometimes the greatest surprises come in the
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New Chocolate Frog Card Available in The Wizarding World
Universal has really upped their game when it comes to Chocolate Frog cards in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
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Universal Orlando Resort Announces Its Intent to Hire for 3,000 Positions
On Thursday, Universal Orlando Resort announced that they are seeking to fill 3,000 positions for the summer season. Positions needing
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Universal Orlando’s New Harry Potter Ride Will Reuse Dragon Challenge Structure
It appears that with the closure of Dragon Challenge and the construction of a new Harry Potter-themed family-friendly ride in
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Universal Submits New Patent for Personal Portable Lockers
For some of the more motion-intensive attractions, dropping and losing your valuables can be a big risk. While Universal already
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Top 4 Reasons Not To Skip Universal Orlando
Less Planning Worries I am a planner. I have lists of lists. And while I’m not saying that you can
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“The Nighttime Lights at Hogwarts Castle” Lights Up Hogwarts
Since I’ve been visiting Universal Orlando, I’ve never been blown away by the parks at night. While they do take
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The Nighttime Lights at Hogwarts Castle Debuts in January
Just recently, Universal teased that there would be many new announcements coming in 2018, including the announcement of a brand
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New Hogsmeade Castle Projection Mapping Experience and More Coming in 2018
Universal Orlando Resort has given fans a taste of what’s in their plans for 2018 and they include a new
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Permits Filed for Universal’s New Harry Potter Ride, Hotel Projects
Universal Orlando is getting a start on some major upcoming projects; permit applications have been filed with the City of
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No Express? No Problem!
My family usually stays at a premier Universal Orlando hotel during busy park seasons for the Universal Express Pass, which is
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New Marvel Character Dinner Coming to Islands of Adventure
If you’ve ever thought to yourself that it would be great if Islands of Adventure offered a buffet dinner with
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New Chocolate Frog Card Available November 17
If you haven’t had the joy of shopping for sweets and treats in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter then
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ECV Concerns in Universal Studios
This winter marks my first trip to the Universal Orlando Resort. I’m unbelievably excited. Not only will I finally get to
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Dragon Challenge Closing Permanently on September 5th
Universal Orlando has officially announced that Dragon Challenge will in fact be closing on September 5 to make way for
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TripAdvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards Rank Universal’s Islands of Adventure #1
TripAdvisor released the winners of their Travelers’ Choice awards, and Universal’s Islands of Adventure tops an amusement park list that
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Express Pass Coming to ALL Wizarding World of Harry Potter Attractions?
You may have seen the rumor that Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, Harry Potter and the Escape From Gringrotts,
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Christmas Is Coming to The Wizarding World for the First Time at Universal Orlando
Universal has some big plans for this year’s holiday festivities, but perhaps the biggest of all involve a popular property
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Hogwarts Castle Projection Show Coming to Universal Studios Japan
Things could be looking up for a new nighttime show at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade in
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Universal Orlando and My Disney Family
Is your family a “Disney Family” like mine is? Having two little girls who love Disney Princesses, I always thought
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REVIEW: Confisco Grille – An Unremarkable Journey
Confisco Grille bills itself as a place for travelers and explorers to indulge in exotic dishes from the four corners
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What’s Happening at Universal – January 2017
One of the best things about Universal Orlando Resort is that Comcast keeps the parks in a constant state of
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Universal Orlando raises price of Butterbeer
Universal Orlando has raised the price of their popular Butterbeer drink to $6.99. Previously, a glass of Butterbeer was $5.99;
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Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
So you’ve seen the new movie and you’re ready to experience it in the parks! Bad news: Universal Studios has not
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Universal is getting an EXCLUSIVE Starbucks mug!
Hold on to your butts – Universal Orlando is getting an exclusive Starbucks mug starting December 1, and you’ll have
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Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey closed from December 1 – 18
It is hard to believe that this week will transition us from November into December, and with that transition comes
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Tales of a Disney Fan on a Universal Vacation
In the first two installments of this series, we looked closely at how a Universal trip differs from a typical
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A Celebration of Harry Potter returns for 2017
I think we can officially declare now that A Celebration of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando is going to be
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The Incredible Hulk Coaster is Stan Lee approved
On September 8, 2015, The Incredible Hulk Coaster was closed to start a nearly year long enhancement of one of
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Skull Island: Reign of Kong is now officially open!
After a lengthy soft opening period, Skull Island: Reign of Kong is now officially open! Kong is a multi-sensory experience
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The Incredible Hulk is coming back with an… INCREDIBLE facelift
The Incredible Hulk Coaster is set to re-launch sometime this summer, but we still don’t have an exact opening date.
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4 Tips For Keeping Track of Your Family at Universal Orlando
With huge crowds sweeping through The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley or down the streets of CityWalk,
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Walk in Harry Potter’s Footsteps
So you want to take a walk in Harry’s footsteps, do you? All right, let’s start our journey. First Year
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Kong creatures are looking scary.
Kong information continues to roll out, but this time it isn’t about vehicles – we’re talking creatures. Scary ones. Universal Creative
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New details released about Kong ride vehicles
Every bit of news released about Skull Island: Reign of Kong has been more and more promising, and this latest
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New Skull Island: Reign of Kong picture and information released
The buzz behind Skull Island: Reign of Kong has been growing rapidly thanks to dedication from Universal and Kong fans
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Mythos Restaurant
Mythos is the signature dining experience at Islands of Adventure located in The Lost Continent. The themes from the land
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The Incredible Hulk Coaster undergoing major enhancements
Starting September 8, you can stop saying “Hulk smash” and start saying “Hulk down,” because The Incredible Hulk Coaster will
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TripAdvisor honors Islands of Adventure as the world’s top theme park
Universal Orlando’s Islands of Adventure beat out the other Central Florida theme parks to be considered the top theme park
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Family’s Guide to Universal: Popeye & Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges
It’s the classic struggle between a spinach-eating hero and a bearded bully to win the irresistible and scrawny damsel-in-distress, but
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Raptor Encounter in Jurassic Park
Ever dream of coming face to face with a Velociraptor from Jurassic Park? Now you have the chance with Raptor
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Universal Orlando announces Skull Island: Reign of Kong attraction
Universal Orlando has finally officially announced what fans have been talking about for months – Skull Island: Reign of Kong
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SOMETHING HUGE IS ON THE HORIZON.
Finally, after months and months of waiting, Universal Orlando is finally ready to make an announcement about the Kong attraction
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The Universal Day – Islands of Adventure
For some folks planning a trip to Central Florida, the Disney Universe (parks, hotels, Downtown Disney/Disney Springs) can consume every
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UPDATE: Metal detectors being tested at Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit
At approximately 2:20 PM, @thetimtracker and @TheJennTracker are reporting on Twitter that the metal detectors have been removed and the test is
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Why I Hate That I Love Universal
I’ll admit, when my husband wanted to go to Universal instead of Disney I protested. I’m a hardcore Disney fan,
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DIS Unplugged: Universal Edition – Episode 25 – Best and Worst Attraction Bracket Challenge
In this episode, we put the attractions of Universal Orlando up against each other to decide which ones are the
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Kong is OFFICIALLY coming back to Orlando
It’s official – Kong is coming back to Orlando. During the 2014 Q4 Comcast Earnings Call, CFO Michael Angelakis slipped the
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DIS Unplugged: Universal Edition – Episode 23 – Islands of Adventure 101
In this episode, we briefly discuss each area, attraction, shop and restaurant at Islands of Adventure as part of our
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‘A Celebration of Harry Potter’ 2015 brings more Potter to Universal
a Last year, ‘A Celebration of Harry Potter’ 2014 accomplished two very important things. First, it brought the stars of
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The Best and Worst Packaged Sweets in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter (WWHP) offers a large number of treats to satisfy the sweet tooth of any Wizard or Muggle. Delicacies
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Vacation with Purpose at Universal Orlando and Give Kids The World Village
One small act can make a difference in the life of another. Sometimes, even with the best of intentions, we
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A Celebration of Harry Potter 2014 Highlights
2014 saw the first ever ‘A Celebration of Harry Potter’ event take place at Universal Orlando and the event was
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Social Media Meet-Up Contest for A Celebration of Harry Potter
A Celebration of Harry Potter is rapidly approaching, so Universal Orlando decided to take the excitement to another level. Starting Thursday, January
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If I Ran The Theme Park: Decorating Universal Orlando for the Holidays
Welcome to the first ever installment of If I Ran The Theme Park. Today, we are going to look at
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Universal and Diagon Alley awarded by Themed Entertainment Association
For those who have seen The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley at Universal Studios Florida, there is
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Holidays 2014 at Islands of Adventure
Although Seuss Landing is completely taken over for the holidays, the rest of Islands of Adventure is completely lacking with
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Flight of the Hippogriff POV Ride-Through
Flight of the Hippogriff is a family-style roller coaster in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade. Originally, Flight
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DIS Unplugged: Universal Edition – Episode 15 – The Buzz & Best Ways To Get Wet
In this episode of the Universal Edition, we talk about the best ways to get wet at Universal, which if
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Dragon Challenge – Chinese Fireball POV Ride-Through
Dragon Challenge was one of the original rides to open up with Islands of Adventure, but back then it was
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Diagon Alley London Waterfront and Hogsmeade Station Overview
The London waterfront and Hogsmeade Station are now completely visible as construction walls have finally been taken down giving guests
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Hogwarts Express Complete Experience including Platform 9 ¾ and more!
Enter through King’s Cross Station, cross through to Platform 9 ¾ and take a ride on the Hogwarts Express to
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SPOTLIGHT: Like This at Walt Disney World? Try That at Universal Orlando.
A big criticism Disney fans have towards Universal is that the park down the street has nothing interesting enough to
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Dragon Challenge – Hungarian Horntail POV Ride-Through
Dragon Challenge was one of the original rides to open up with Islands of Adventure, but back then it was
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SPOTLIGHT: Top Three Attractions that are ‘So Bad, They’re Good’ At Universal Orlando
It would be great if Universal Orlando could do no wrong, but sometimes they miss the mark. However, it’s also
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‘A Celebration of Harry Potter’ Brings Stars, Sorting Hat, and Wizard Duels to Universal Orlando
Right on the heels of Thursday’s webcast, which brought us some new details about the upcoming Wizarding World of Harry
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Holidays at Universal Orlando 2013
Thanksgiving is over and that means the holidays are about to hit Universal Orlando. Starting December 7th, 2013 through January
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Universal Studios Florida Production Central Despicable Me Minion Mayhem Shrek 4-D Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit TRANSFORMERS: The Ride – 3D
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